Scherzer’s Slider Slide Raises Questions | MLB News

Max Scherzer’s latest start was a stark reversal of his recent form, surrendering seven runs in just four innings — including a crushing two-run homer in the first — as Tampa Bay capitalized on his fading slider. Once his signature weapon, the pitch is now being hit harder and less often, contributing to his highest home run rate per nine innings of his storied career. At 42, with over 3,000 innings and elite strikeout totals, Scherzer’s decline raises urgent questions about his future effectiveness against today’s hitters.

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